2016 Hobby Siesta A70 GM 2.3L Diesel · PX16 AOL

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the most recent testing history indicates a decline in maintenance standards regarding braking systems. While it passed the August 2025 test at 27,657 miles, this followed a significant failure just one week prior. The failure in July 2025 revealed sub-standard efficiency in both service and parking brakes alongside a minor central exhaust leak, suggesting that the owner only addressed faults upon a formal failure rather than following a proactive maintenance schedule. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,766 miles per year. There is a four-year gap between May 2019 and March 2023 during which the car covered only 1,507 miles. The recent usage shows a slight increase, with 3,764 miles covered between July 2024 and August 2025. Such low-frequency use often leads to the degradation of rubber components and surface corrosion on metal surfaces, which aligns with the pitted front brake discs noted in the latest MOT records. A buyer must physically inspect the front braking system specifically, as the pitting and scoring noted in August 2025 indicate that the discs have suffered from surface rust during periods of inactivity. The parking brake mechanism requires close attention to ensure the efficiency issues flagged in the July 2025 failure have been fully rectified. Additionally, the central exhaust should be examined for the source of the leak to ensure it is not structural thinning, as minor leaks on low-mileage cars often result from perished gaskets or localized corrosion.